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Eniola Shokunbi: Young Scientist and Innovator

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Visitors, teachers, students, and MY HERO staff publish all kinds of stories, from inspirational essays about a close friend, to important global issues.

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Fannie Lou Hamer by Robert Shetterly

From the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series

was known as the queen of the Leica

ABOUT THE DIGITAL ART GALLERY

Our gallery features art in the theme of heroism. All artworks in our commercial free, age-appropriate Gallery are contributed by professional and student artists as well as curated from art institutions around the world.

MY HERO Project seeks unique works of art by professional and student artists that celebrate the lives and courageous acts of heroes who work to promote change by positively affecting others and their communities. Completed artwork should reflect thoughtful ideas to show how the selected hero demonstrates heroic action and creates positive social change.

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Picture of A Declaration of Interdependence

A Declaration of Interdependence
Award Winning Director Tiffany Shlain crowd sources her revision of the Declaration of Independence as A Declaration of Interdependence!

Picture of Mig Said Series: Lets be Friends

Mig Said Series: Lets be Friends
Sometimes we all find friends in unlikely places.

Picture of Always a Family

Always a Family
On September 11th, 2001, Michael Trinidad called Monique Ferrer from the 103rd floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower to say one last goodbye.

Picture of Ablaye

Ablaye
A tale of courage and passion in the face of adversity. TAGGAT MEDIA SCHOOL

Picture of FAMBUL TOK (Family Talk) [Trailer]

FAMBUL TOK (Family Talk) [Trailer]
Using the safety of the family circle to heal a nation.

Picture of Hello From Malaysia

Hello From Malaysia
Aiman has just moved from Malaysia to the U.S. and finds it hard to fit in with the cultural differences.

Picture of My Cambodia

A Khmer's journey searching for hope.

Picture of The Philosopher Kings - Excerpt

The Philosopher Kings - Excerpt
The Philosopher Kings. Wisdom is found in the most unlikely places.

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Young Storytellers -

Our mission is simple: we inspire young people to discover the power of their voice. Using one-on-one mentorship, low-income students learn how to write original stories and see them brought to life on stage and film. As a result, young people learn that their voice matters.

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Ride A Wave
Ride a Wave creates special days for kids with special needs.

Eric & Peety

Mutual Rescue: Eric & Peety
Eric weighed 340 pounds and was diagnosed with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and Type II Diabetes. His doctor told him he had 5 years to live. Then he met Peety...

Picture of Biblioburro: The Donkey Library

Biblioburro: The Donkey Library
Luis Soriano, a teacher in the small town of La Gloria, Colombia, travels on the back of his donkey, bringing with him books for children of the rural communities...

Picture of Upstanders: The Mosque Across the Street

Upstanders: The Mosque Across the Street
What happens when a mosque moves across the street from a church in the Bible Belt?

Picture of Enza And Thom

Enza And Thom
Filmmaker Jesse Bostick explores the resilience of a heartwarming and unlikely relationship.

Picture of Another World

Another World
"Another World" has the goal of inspiring others to find their voice through finding their passion, ultimately encouraging the public to use their newfound voice to positively impact their community.

Produced by: Pamela Tanner-Boll / Directed by: T.C. Johnstone

Teen Press - Featuring John Seigel Boettner

“Teen Press” is a short documentary about one semester of the Santa Barbara Middle School Teen Press program.

Picture of Get Real! Wise Women Speak [Trailer]

Get Real! Wise Women Speak [Trailer]
Get Real! Because wise women find that as they grow older they also grow in authenticity, becoming more and more their true Selves, with a capital S.

Picture of Binn Bunny Goes Green

Binn Bunny Goes Green
Can Wayward Wood win 'Wood of the Year'?

Esther Wojcicki

WOJ!
Esther Wojcicki shares her vision for a Moonshot Movement in Education.

Picture of The Future of Our Species

The Future of Our Species
This fall marks the release of 'Leonardo's Brain,' the book that Director Tiffany Shlain's father and best-selling author, Leonard Shlain, finished days before he passed away. Tiffany builds off her father's ideas to explore the future of our species.